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Description
Knox serves as a secret management platform designed for the secure storage and rotation of sensitive information such as secrets, keys, and passwords utilized by various services. Within Pinterest, a multitude of keys and secrets are employed for diverse functions, including signing cookies, encrypting sensitive data, securing the network through TLS, accessing AWS machines, and facilitating communication with third-party services, among others. The risk of these keys being compromised posed significant challenges, as the process of rotation typically required a deployment and often necessitated changes to the codebase. Previously, keys and secrets at Pinterest were stored in Git repositories, leading to their replication across the company's infrastructure and presence on numerous employee laptops, which made tracking access and auditing who had permission to use these keys virtually impossible. To address these issues, Knox was developed with the intention of simplifying the process for developers to securely access and utilize confidential secrets, keys, and credentials. It also ensures the confidentiality of these sensitive elements while providing robust mechanisms for key rotation in the event of a security breach, thereby enhancing overall security practices. By implementing Knox, Pinterest aims to streamline secret management processes while fortifying its defenses against potential vulnerabilities.
Description
Gitleaks serves as a static application security testing (SAST) tool designed to identify and mitigate hardcoded secrets, such as passwords, API keys, and tokens, within Git repositories. This user-friendly, comprehensive tool allows for the detection of secrets that may be embedded in your code, whether they are recent or from the past. You can install Gitleaks through various methods including Homebrew, Docker, or Go, and it is also available in binary format for a wide range of operating systems on its releases page. Furthermore, Gitleaks can be easily set up as a pre-commit hook in your repository, ensuring that secrets are checked before code is finalized. This added layer of security helps maintain the integrity of your codebase while preventing potential leaks of sensitive information.
API Access
Has API
API Access
Has API
Integrations
Docker
Archipelo
ArmorCode
Cider
Go
Homebrew
Jit
Kondukto
Pinterest
Pradeo
Integrations
Docker
Archipelo
ArmorCode
Cider
Go
Homebrew
Jit
Kondukto
Pinterest
Pradeo
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
Free Version
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
Free Version
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Vendor Details
Company Name
Founded
2009
Country
United States
Website
github.com/pinterest/knox
Vendor Details
Company Name
gitleaks
Website
github.com/zricethezav/gitleaks
Product Features
Privileged Access Management
Application Access Control
Behavioral Analytics
Credential Management
Endpoint Management
For MSPs
Granular Access Controls
Least Privilege
Multifactor Authentication
Password Management
Policy Management
Remote Access Management
Threat Intelligence
User Activity Monitoring
Product Features
Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
Application Security
Dashboard
Debugging
Deployment Management
IDE
Multi-Language Scanning
Real-Time Analytics
Source Code Scanning
Vulnerability Scanning